Cabela’s to open in Reno

An outdoor store popular with RV enthusiasts is opening its doors in Reno on Nov. 16. Cabela’s is a destination unto itself, chock full of museum-quality flora and fauna exhibits, an aquarium stocked with freshwater fish, a fly-fishing stop, gun library, laser arcade and a restaurant. And then there’s the shopping -- everything from hunting and fishing gear to clothing for the whole family, Fido included.

The 125,000-square-foot store just west of Reno in Interstate 80 will include a two-story “Conservation Mountain” complete with running waterfalls and stream, a trout pound and wild game in their native habitats.

Cabela’s stores are prominent in the Midwest, and the Reno store marks the company’s farthest venture west so far. It is expected to draw three million visitors annually, and the adjacent Boomtown hotel-casino is gearing up for the influx of travelers. Boomtown boasts a 203-space KOA RV park, 318 hotel rooms, a Family Fun Center, three restaurants and free live entertainment.